Quatrain 99 from Rubaiyat of Rumi
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در چشم آمد خیال آن در خوشابآن لحظه کزو اشک همی رفت شتاب
پنهان گفتم براز در گوش دو چشممهمان عزیز است بیفزای شراب
Description:
English Translation of the Quatrain
In my eye appeared the vision of that beloved,
In that moment when tears flowed rapidly.
I whispered to the ears of my eyes secretly,
'A dear guest is here, increase the wine.'
Analysis of the Quatrains
The Beloved's Image: The poet sees a vision of their beloved, causing intense emotion.
Tears of Joy: The tears are not necessarily tears of sadness, but rather of joy or ecstasy.
A Secret Plea: The poet addresses their eyes directly, asking them to produce more tears as a sign of their devotion and longing.
Wine as a Metaphor: The "wine" here symbolizes divine love or spiritual ecstasy.
Deeper Meanings
This quatrain, like much of Rumi's poetry, can be interpreted on multiple levels:
Mystical Union: The poet's experience can be seen as a metaphor for the intense longing and spiritual ecstasy experienced on the path towards divine union.
The Power of Love: The image of tears flowing symbolizes the overwhelming power of love.
The Paradox of Joy and Sorrow: The combination of joy and sorrow in the poet's experience highlights the complex nature of love.